Does anyone mow/trim/blow for $15 (esp. MN operators)

I am bidding lawn mowing and plowing for a 20 house association. The lots are approx 65x150 with nice ($300,000) houses on them. There is not that much actual grass to mow but the lots are somewhat awkward and would probably need to be hand mowed w' 22". The ass'n president says he has had bids for $50-70/month. I had thought about $15/cut which would put me right in the middle, but then I think that's way too cheap. On the other hand, I have a chance to get quite a few accounts ON THE SAME STREET so I could make up some in volume.

I would look at your profit per yard and don't look at volume. Aren't in it for profit and not how much you stay busy? You can work 40 hours and go broke if you don't charge enough to make a living. Bid on it how much you want to make a profit per hour and not what a association president says bids per yard he is getting. He may be telling you that hoping he can get someone in that price range but actually getting bids alot higher now.

hoa. equeals 20 headaches.,for 1000-1400 per month. on top o that u got
hard to access lawns that u have to use a small mower on. at 1400 their paying for a 20 day month. plus with $300.000
homes, u may get homeowners that have their own ideas about how u should do your job.guess im being negative .
whos to say. honest if i had the chance id look hard ,but dont believe id take it.
im thinking 90 per,and do a super job so they will get use to it and not look for faults.
just rethought . edging, trim, good cut an blow. im under on it.

9750 sf lots for $15 each. You will go broke. I don't care how low you think your expenses are, you will not make enough to do it. If someone will do it for that, let them have it. Someone else can work for free.

You need to get your rates in line with what others in your area are chargeing. As previously mentioned your expenses are likely to be more than you expect, and you will have many bosses telling you how to do your job, so charge for the nag factor also.